Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10214301
When Ear Mountain Cabin reopens
Ear Mountain Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 153 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 95 open for online reservation · 58 reserved.
Where the open windows are
37.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 95 of 153 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online37.9%
Open site-nights95 / 153
Reserved (of online inventory)58 / 153
Weekday openings71
Weekend openings24
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 71 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 28 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Ear Mountain Cabin | 95 |
This cabin currently has 95 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 19
Next open weekendFri · Mar 19, 2027
The next bookable night is Nov 19; the first open weekend starts Mar 19, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
95 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Ear Mountain Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 13 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 30 at site Ear Mountain Cabin.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Mountain Cabin | Not recorded | None | 95 | 18 nights | Nov 19, Nov 30, Dec 1, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027, Jan 13, 2027 +83 more |
About Ear Mountain Cabin
Overview
The Ear Mountain Cabin was a Lewis and Clark National Forest Administrative Cabin that was renovated in 2022. The cabin is located approximately 26 miles west of the town of Choteau, Montana. The drive to the cabin is easy. The first 17 miles are paved (Teton Canyon Road) and the last mile is a well maintained gravel road (South Fork Teton Road). The cabin sits under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain and is within easy access of the Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Headquarters Pass and Our Lake Trailheads, and numerous other trails into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The nearby BLM Ear Mountain Outstanding Natural Area is closed from Dec. 15 to June 30 each year. No hunting is allowed within the cabin gates.
Facilities
Potable outside water faucet, propane full sized cooking range and oven, ample counter/work space, stocked with cooking and dining equipment (dishes ,flatware, pots and pans, coffee pot, etc.), propane heaters in each room, wood stove with viewing window, sleeps nine, two private bedrooms with built-in bunk beds, electric lighting and outlets, ample parking.
Natural Features
Set in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the cabin sits near to the South Fork Teton River. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest boasts 1,600 miles of streams and several small natural and man-made lakes. Native wildlife includes grizzly and black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, lynx, bighorn sheep and gray wolves.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Highway 89 about 5 miles north of Choteau, go west on Teton Canyon Road. Just before mile marker 17, turn left on Bellview Cutacross Road, cross the bridge then turn right on South Fork Teton Road (just past a group of mailboxes) and continue approximately 4 miles. The cabin is located on your left behind the gate.
1102 Main Ave N, Choteau, MT 59422406-466-5341
HikingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10214301 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10214301 · Ear Mountain Cabin · Choteau MT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Ear Mountain Cabin?
Reservations for Ear Mountain Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 95 of 153 tracked site-nights are currently open (62.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Ear Mountain Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Ear Mountain Cabin?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Jan 3, 2027 at site Ear Mountain Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Ear Mountain Cabin?
April 2027, with 28 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Ear Mountain Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 19 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Mar 19, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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